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Mediterranean Lentil Salad - A Flavorful Protein Powerhouse

This Mediterranean Lentil Salad is a nourishing blend of protein-packed lentils and crisp vegetables dressed with a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Fresh lemons for best flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 pinch Urfa Biber Optional, for heat
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil For richness
Salad
  • 1 cup Black/Green Lentils Retains shape after cooking
  • 1 unit Bay Leaf Discard after cooking
  • 1 unit English Cucumber Chopped into pieces
  • 1 unit Red Bell Pepper Fresh or roasted
  • 1 unit Orange Bell Pepper
  • 2 units Green Onions Thinly sliced
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley Roughly chopped
  • 1 handful Fresh Mint Optional, for flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • medium-sized pot
  • Whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Gradually add olive oil while whisking until smooth.
  2. Rinse lentils and combine them with bay leaf and water in a pot. Bring to boil, then simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain and discard bay leaf.
  3. Transfer warm lentils to bowl with dressing and stir gently to coat.
  4. Chop cucumber, red bell pepper, and orange bell pepper. Slice green onions and chop parsley and mint. Add to lentil mixture.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill for deeper flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Dress salad just before serving to maintain crispness.

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